Good morning, Lafayette.

The Lafayette Council on Aging will host its 'Ageless in Time' Gala on Thursday, June 18 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 1521 W.

Pinhook Road to support Meals on Wheels + $100 tickets aid weekly meals and wellness services for seniors.

Local food truck owners are feeling the pinch from high gas prices, which cut into profits and force them to balance costs without raising menu prices.

Bobby Marshall from Di Jerk Shop said these expenses may threaten daily operations if fuel costs do not ease soon.

Residents raised concerns over the plan to close Ovey Comeaux High after 2026 when the board heard public input as it considers converting the campus to house career + accelerated schools by 2029.

Louisiana schools face a critical teacher shortage as over 1,100 positions remain vacant as of June 3.

Some schools hire uncertified teachers using Temporary Authority to Teach (a state permit) while compressed salaries and teacher exits drive larger class sizes and education challenges.

South Louisiana Community College Chancellor Vincent June received the Difference Maker Award from Studer Education in Pensacola Beach for expanding academic and workforce training programs and strengthening industry partnerships in Acadiana.

An independent study found the college supports one in every 97 jobs (significantly boosting regional economic growth).

A bill that would block public access to student-athlete NIL payment info awaits Gov. Jeff Landry's signature.

Supporters from ULL athletic insiders back the measure while critics say records should remain public.

A new blood test for colon cancer is now available in Acadiana.

The test detects bits of cancer DNA from polyps and offers a less-expensive option that may boost screening rates in our community.

A WalletHub study ranked Louisiana as the sixth-worst state for nurses, and the state will need to fill a shortage of about 6,000 registered nurses by 2030 that could increase workloads for current staff.

Mosquito season is peaking and pest control expert Jacob Cohn advises homeowners to remove still water by cleaning gutters and checking drainage — key steps to cut mosquito breeding.

His team also uses misting systems, adulticides, and larvicides for tougher infestations.

The Acadiana Cane Cutters opened their season on Tuesday at Fabacher Field against the Baton Rouge Rougarou and held a pre-game party with music and jambalaya (a local flavor celebration).

Head coach Darien Dukes said he looked forward to a promising season and outlined his new strategy.

One Last Breath: A Tribute to Creed

9:00 PM — Rock'n'Bowl® de Lafayette — $17 cover charge — Experience a night of Creed's greatest hits with opening act Ashes After.

Créole Culture Day Celebration

10 AM - 4 PM — Bayou Vermilion District Camellia Canoe/Kayak Launch — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant Créole cultures with a day of festivities at Vermilionville.

CFMA Cajun Jam

1-3 p.m. — Vermilionville Historic Village — Free entry — Enjoy toe-tapping tunes led by local musicians in a vibrant Cajun jam session.

Roddie Romero and the Hub City All-Stars

7-11 p.m. — Blue Moon Saloon & Guest House — Tickets starting at $18.95 — Experience a night of alternative rock with Roddie Romero and his All-Stars.

Free Educational Estate Planning Seminar

4-5 p.m. — Lafayette Public Library - Main Library — Free entry — Learn the essentials of estate planning in a relaxed and informative setting.

Journey Concert

7:30–9 p.m. — Cajundome & Convention Center — Ticketed event — Experience the legendary rock band Journey live and relive their classic hits.

Stars & Stripes Festival Souled Out

Evening — Parc Sans Souci — Free entry — Enjoy a night filled with fireworks, live music, food, and family-friendly entertainment.